John Whitmire Says Prison Closings Show Texas Is ‘Smart’ About Crime
The longtime state senator from Houston says prison diversion programs are part of the reason for the closures, and that beds need to be for those who commit violent offenses,…
The longtime state senator from Houston says prison diversion programs are part of the reason for the closures, and that beds need to be for those who commit violent offenses,…
Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire is celebrating upcoming closures of two state prisons in his district.And: Why are some news organizations in Texas doing away with a shameful source of…
Publishing the mug shot of a person who has not been convicted of a crime amounts to public shaming, says Keri Blakinger of The Marshall Project.
The Lone Star State’s contours changed over time as the territory passed from the control of one government to another.
A college president recommends some students choose community college, or take more time to finish their degree.
Federal tax benefits are intended to encourage investment in areas that have fallen on hard economic times.
Jordan’s biographer says the congresswoman “turned the tide” toward President Richard Nixon’s impeachment, but younger generations may not know her name.
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